HONEY

Created for my Level I Knitting for Beginners class, this is a quick and easy project.  The original purpose for the design, means the pattern is worked flat and them seamed, and includes row-by-row instructions.  Rather than the typical "continue in established pattern, until...", you can follow along just reading the next row of instructions.

A pretty, but simple slip stitch pattern creates the honeycomb textured effect in this project.

Great for a last minute gift idea, this cowl can be worked up in just a couple of nights.  It can be knit using one strand of super bulky weight yarn (seen here in Sirdar's Indie, col# 164), 2 strands of bulky weight, or 4 strands of worsted (see top photo, in 4 strands of Cascade 220, col# 8400).  So, you can have a lot of fun using up stash yarn, combining different colours and textures, you name it.

Interested in knitting this project?  Here is some helpful information.

SIZES:  

• Finished circ. of approx. 58cm (22¾”) and depth of approx. 22cm (8¾”)

GAUGE:  9 sts/14 rows = 10cm (4") in Garter Stitch using 12mm (US17) needles

MATERIALS:  

• Approx. 90m (98 yds) of bulky weight yarn (such as Indie or Big Softie by Sirdar).  NOTE:  To get more yarn possibilities in this weight, try working with 2 strands of chunky weight yarn, or 4 strands of worsted weight yarn (as shown in photo). 
• 1 pair 12mm (US17) needles

Quick and fun to knit, this project makes for a great gift or an addition to your own winter wardrobe.